The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation contribution to broadcasting in Wisconsin encompasses a strategic, long term vision for enhancing, promoting and supporting the broadcast industry by encouraging the preservation of broadcast history, participating in public affairs activities in the State of Wisconsin and providing educational opportunities for professional broadcasters and those who seek future careers in the broadcast industry.

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Walker Management Institute Graduates

The following are graduates of the three-year module:

2019

Kelly Fuller, WAOW-TV

Dave Jensch, KBJR-TV

Doug Barrow, WPTA-TV

Ruby Gutierrez, WOMT-AM

Theresa Wopat, WXOW-TV

Dan Szyjewski, WCLO/WJVL

Shar Hermanson, WCLO-WJVL

Susie Carlson, Mid-West Family Broadcasting– La Crosse

Scott Stach, Mid-West Family Broadcasting – La Crosse

Allen Wiese, KTTC-TV

2018

Mitch Reynolds, Mid-West Family Broadcasting

Betsy Keefe, WSAW-TV

Dave Conour, WNWC-FM

Joe Marroe, Woodward Radio Group

Kevin Millard, WXOW-TV

Audrey Moon, WREX-TV

Jesse Bolder, WJJQ-AM/FM

Tom Galante, Mid-West Family Broadcasting

Fletcher Keyes, Mid-West Family Broadcasting

Mark Birtch, Mid-West Family Broadcasting

Pat Heffling, iHeartMedia

Stephanie Hedrick, KWQC-TV

Jacque Harms, KOLN/KGIN

Marty Winters, KOLN/KGIN

Matt Kummer, WBAY-TV

2017

Nancy Stillwell, Madison College

Brenda Schultz, Seehafer Broadcasting

Jessica Laszewski, WSAW-TV

Bruce Barrows, WNWC-FM

Justin Hull, Woodward Radio Group

Merry Ewing, WPTA-TV

Jill Genter, WKOW-TV

Ed Reams, WKOW-TV

Brad Heinkel, WAOW-TV

2016

Tracy Balzer, Mid-West Family Broadcasting

Anna Engelhart, WKOW-TV

Kyle Geissler, WISC-TV

David Hyland, Wisconsin Public Radio

Jim Murphy, WRJC AM/FM

Steve Schlutt, Mid-West Family Broadcasting

Mark Van Allen, Mid-West Family Broadcasting

Steve Young, WNWC-FM

2015

Lynn Bieritz, Mid-West Family Broadcasting

Ryan “Elwood” Bjorn, Woodward Communications

Zack East, Mid-West Family Broadcasting

Andrew Felix, WEAU-TV

John Kimmons, Mid-West Family Broadcasting

Luis Montoto, Mid-West Family Broadcasting

Josh Morgan, WREX-TV

Hope Quakenboss, Mid-West Family Broadcasting

Joe Radske, WISC-TV

Brian Tyndall, Mid-West Family Broadcasting

2014

Sean Dwyer, WXOW-TV

John Laughrin, WAOW-TV

Mike O’Brien, Bliss Communications

Terry Stevenson, Seehafer Broadcasting Corp.

2013

Jill Sommer, WISC-TV

Evan Stanek, Woodward Communications

Mike Kemmeter, Woodward Communications

Cedric Friesen, Family Radio/La Crosse

Ed Kral, WSJV-TV (Quincy)

Bruce Briney, WKOW-TV

2012

Jill Shiroma, WISC-TV

Eric Voight, Results Broadcasting

Dave Edwards, Woodward Communications

Steve Fisher, Woodward Communications

Pam Jahnke, Mid-West Family Broadcasting

Rex Charger, Mid-West Family Broadcasting

JD Garfield, Mid-West Family Broadcasting

Jim Leach, Mid-West Family Broadcasting

Jen O’Brien, Mid-West Family Broadcasting

Jean Taylor, Mid-West Family Broadcasting

Howard Gloede, Mid-West Family Broadcasting

John Huff, KWWL-TV

Bridget Breen, KTIV-TV

Dave Booth, WXOW-TV

Jeff Thelen, WSAW-TV

2011

Kevin Ruppert, WISC-TV

Paul Layendecker, Mid-West Radio – Michigan

Bob Bucholtz, Mid-West Radio – Michigan

2010

Mike Kornemann, Madison Magazine

Colin Benedict, WISC-TV

Susie Taylor, Channel 3000

Ty Shea, WISC-TV

Sandi Schmidt, Woodward Communications

Greg Lawrence, Woodward Communications

2009

Cindy Taerud, WKBT-TV, La Crosse

Amy Ziebell, Mid-West Family Radio

Ritchie Baumann, Mid-West Family Radio

Jason McCutchin, Mid-West Family Radio

Len Clark, Learfield Communications

Sue Ramsett, WSAW-TV, Wausau

Scott Huber, WSVX Radio

Theresa Timm, Family Radio

Corri Moran, Family Radio

Linda Baun, WBA, Madison

Mary Anne Drewek, Woodward Communications

Don Grassman, Results Broadcasting

2008

Joe Daguanno, Mid-West Family Radio, Stevensville, MI

Dave Doetsch, Mid-West Family Radio, Springfield, IL

Glen Gardner, Mid-West Family Radio, Madison

Jim Gifford, Mid-West Family Radio, St. Joseph, MI

Brian Michaels, Family Radio, La Crosse

Geoff Shields, WMTV-TV, Madison

Rick Trautschold, Mid-West Family Radio, Springfield, MO

2007

Nan Blom Roach, WISC-TV, Madison

Tim Bremel, WCLO/WJVL, Janesville

Joe Calgaro, Woodward Communications, Appleton

Don Rosen, WRJN/WEZY, Racine

Ken Scott, WCLO/WJVL, Janesville

Jeff Ver Voort, WISC-TV, Madison

Tom Yunt, Woodward Communications, Dubuque, IA

2006

Steve Brown, Woodward Communications, Appleton

Randy Hawke, Mid-West Family Radio, Madison

John Hunt, Mid-West Family Radio, Madison

Kevin Kavanaugh, Family Radio, La Crosse

Al Lancaster, WSAW-TV, Wausau

Kristy Nix, Family Radio, La Crosse

John “Sly” Sylvester, Mid-West Family Radio, Madison

John Wanie, Woodward Communications, Appleton

2005

Scott Chorski, WKBT-TV, La Crosse

Jason Effinger, WMTV, Madison/WEAU-TV, Eau Claire

Steve Scadden, WISC-TV, Madison

2004

Dave Black, WSUM-FM, Madison

Carmelyn Daley, WISC-TV, Madison

Tim Etes, WRJN/WEZY, Racine

Steve Lavin, WEAU-TV, Eau Claire/WBAY-TV, Green Bay

Scott Lopas, WTKM AM/FM, Hartford

Barb Renbarger, WEAU-TV, Eau Claire

2003

Greg Bell, Woodward Communications, Appleton

Bob Dailey, WCLO/WJVL, Janesville

James Hodges, WBKV/WBWI, West Bend

Brian Howell, Madison Magazine, Madison

Dayton Kane, Woodward Communications, Appleton

Michelle Vetterkind, WBA, Madison

Jolene Neis, Mid-West Family Radio, Madison

Pat O’Neill, Mid-West Family Radio, Madison

Kelly Radandt, Woodward Communications, Appleton

Scott Robert Shaw, Family Radio, La Crosse

George Smith, WSUP-FM, Platteville

Ted Waldbillig, Mid-West Family Radio, Madison

2002

Wilfred Tremblay, WSUW-FM, Whitewater

2001

Ken Beno, Lake Land College, Mattoon, IL

Leonard Charles, WISC-TV, Madison

2000

Mary Jo Berner, WERL/WRJO, Eagle River

Tom Bier, WISC-TV, Madison

John Laabs, WBA, Madison

Bob Miller, WKOW-TV, Madison/Discover Mediaworks, Milwaukee

David Sanks, WISC-TV, Madison

Sandy Shockley, Shockley Communications, Madison

Terry Shockley, Shockley Communications, Madison

Tom Walker, Mid-West Family Radio, Madison

Jen Winiger, Madison Magazine, Madison

Our Mission

The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation contribution to broadcasting in Wisconsin encompasses a strategic, long term vision for enhancing, promoting and supporting the broadcast industry by encouraging the preservation of broadcast history, participating in public affairs activities in the State of Wisconsin and providing educational opportunities for professional broadcasters and those who seek future careers in the broadcast industry.